Maintaining a safe environment is essential in any workshop, makerspace, or hackerspace. With tools, machinery, and materials in regular use, it's vital to ensure everyone understands and follows safety procedures.
Health and safety protocols protect members, prevent accidents, and create a collaborative space where creativity can thrive responsibly.
This guide outlines key areas such as safety policies, risk assessments, accident reporting, and the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS).
Everyone using the space must familiarize themselves with these practices to ensure the space remains safe, inclusive, and legally compliant.
Safety policies are written rules and guidelines that set the standards for behavior and procedures within the space. These may include:
Policies should be visible and accessible. All new members should receive safety orientation and sign an acknowledgment of these rules.